Here’s why he could be a good fit
On Thursday afternoon, Boston College center Quinten Post heard his name called in the 2024 NBA Draft! He was selected 52nd overall by the Golden State Warriors, after being bounced around in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
With the 52nd pick of the NBA Draft, the @warriors select Quinten Post!
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— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2024
Post was a terrific player for Boston College these past few seasons, earning awards as the ACC’s Most Improved Player in 2023 and selections to the All-ACC Defense Team and All-ACC Second Team in 2024. BC head coach Earl Grant really found him as a diamond in the rough after the Netherlands native played a very limited role at Mississippi State before transferring to Boston College.
What is most impressive about his game is his ability to make BC’s offense move. Post is an excellent facilitator and shooter, someone who is able to get his teammates open and can hit shots of his own from anywhere on the court. The assist numbers may not reflect it, but take a look at the games for BC when Post wasn’t on the floor. They suffered without him. Post should be able to make an immediate impact on the offensive side of the ball as an NBA backup.
QP has some deficiencies when it comes to his ability to play at an NBA level, though. Despite his selection to the All-ACC Defense Team, he has a lot to work on on that end of the floor. He was adept at blocking the shots of smaller players who drove to the rim, but could often get bodied by bigger centers and struggled to defend players who were heavier than him. As a 7-footer, he is still only 240 pounds with a build much closer to that of Kristaps Porzingis than Nikola Jokic.
QP could fit in nicely with the Warriors roster as it is currently constructed. Star big men Kevon Looney and Jonathan Kuminga are limited in their jump-shooting ability, so Post could bring a new wrinkle to Steve Kerr’s offense that allows the entire team to stretch the floor. That kind of strategy certainly worked for the Boston Celtics on their march to a championship this year, and the rest of the league seems interested in following suit.
We’re excited to see what Quinten can do in the next phase of his career. Congratulations and welcome to the NBA!